Neil Warnock continues to be the focus of managerial chit-chat – but for all the wrong reasons. And all eyes – along with the BBC Scotland cameras – will be on the highly-experienced 75-year-old again on Saturday.
Since pitching up at Pittodrie, the Englishman’s only victory has come in this competition, against League 2 side Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic four weeks ago. Star striker Bojan Miovski hasn’t scored since bagging a brace that afternoon either.
Despite Warnock insisting he is not under pressure, the cries from the crowd would suggest otherwise. The Dons faithful haven’t celebrated a league win since before the winter break.
Warnock, of course, has only been in charge for six of those games. However, when he took over, they were eighth. Now, they’re 10th and just four points clear of the relegation play-off.
The cup will be a welcome distraction, but only if Aberdeen do something they haven’t all season – defeat Kilmarnock.
Easier said than done. Killie have lost just two of their last 16 games in all competitions and are hoping to make their first Scottish Cup semi-final since lifting the trophy back in 1997.
Warnock has never hidden his desire to finally win silverware in his much-travelled career. Doing so with the Dons could salvage their season – as long as they also continue their proud record of never experiencing relegation of course.
Read the rest of the Scottish Cup picks here.